Drinks

Lemongrass tea or infusion, is an herbal drink made from the fragrant perennial grass, cymbopogon citratus

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 fresh lemongrass stalks
Juice of an Omani lime (optional)
1-2 tsp honey (optional for a sweet taste)

Directions

Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Add lemongrass. If using stalks, crush lightly first with the flat side of knife blade to release the essential oils.

Boil for two minutes, then simmer for a further eight minutes.

Strain the liquid into a cup. Stir in the lime juice and honey if using.

Alternatively, pour boiling water over dried lemongrass leaves in a cup or teapot (one teaspoon per person depending on the brand), and leave to infuse for 5-10 minutes.

Serve hot as an herbal tea infusion, or chill in the refrigerator and pour over ice.

August 17, 2020

Fragrant Lemongrass Tea

Lemongrass tea or infusion, is an herbal drink made from the fragrant perennial grass, cymbopogon citratus